About Chris
Chris Schiffelbein is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles related to LGBT identity. He brings 13 years of experience and a steady, respectful approach to conversations about loss and hard life changes. Chris aims to make first steps in therapy feel doable for someone who is unsure where to begin.
He listens first to understand what is most pressing. Then he tailors sessions and a plan to fit each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and focused on real-life problems rather than jargon. The tone is calm and compassionate while still being straightforward. Chris has active licenses in New York and Pennsylvania, and he uses those years of practice to guide people through grieving, mood shifts, and ongoing stress.
He helps people identify small changes that lead to clearer thinking and steadier days. Expectations and goals are set together, so progress is tracked in ways that matter to the individual. Sessions can include skills for managing anxiety, ways to cope after a loss, and help adjusting to big life changes.
He respects LGBT experiences and brings sensitivity to issues that affect that community. The work is collaborative, with room to adjust pace and focus as needs change. Chris encourages anyone considering therapy to take that first step.
He will meet you where you are and work with you to find approaches that fit your life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Chris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach teaches coping skills for anxiety and stress, helping people spot unhelpful patterns and try different responses in daily life. This work is useful for racing thoughts, panic, and ongoing worry.Another approach focuses on processing grief and loss through guided conversation and supportive exercises. These sessions help people make sense of their feelings, create routines that reduce overwhelm, and find ways to remember without being stuck. Both approaches aim at small, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods together with the client. Clients help choose what feels most useful, and plans are revised as progress is made.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection, or shorter support between longer sessions.
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- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, New York
- Languages
- English